Lindsey G

Brain images showing the activity of the brain during different phases.

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Treatments:

• no long-term cure
• some medications can subside symptoms for short-term periods
  • antipsychotic drugs-can help people who have lost touch with reality
  • electroconvulsive-causes a mini seizure in the central nervous system
  • lithium-probably one of the more successful treatments
• getting enough sleep could help a little bit
• getting therapy or joining a support group can help

Development:

• exact cause is unknown
• results from disturbances in the part of the brain that regulates mood
• tends to develop more in relatives with Bipolar Disorder
• usually develops between 15-25 yrs of age
• can sometimes develop in children
• 3 main forms of Bipolar
  • Bipolar I - episodes of depression and mania are very severe
  • Bipolar II - milder form of Bipolar I
  • Cyclothymia-have symptoms of Bipolar but are not severe enough to be diagnosed

with Bipolar I or Bipolar II

Bipolar Disorder Facts

Symptoms of the Manic and Depressive phases